
Aizu Festival 2026 - Full Day Experience Course
A one-day course centered around opening day of the "Aizu Festival" held from September 19-21, 2026, with Aizu-Tsurugajo and Shinmei Street as the stage. In the daytime, climb the main tower of Aizu-Tsurugajo and tour Iimori Mountain and Sazaedo, which are connected to the White Tiger Corps, and the Aizu Samurai Residence to learn about the history of the Aizu Clan. In the evening, finish shopping and dinner at the retro Nanoka-machi Street, and head to Shinmei Street as dusk falls. With processions of Aizu feudal lords and lantern parades, this is a one-day course where families can enjoy the main festivities of the Aizu Festival in the historic atmosphere of a castle town. Experience the samurai culture and traditional festivals of Aizu to the fullest.
Schedule

Overview of the castle town from the main tower of Aizu-Tsurugajo, the symbol of Aizu

Tour the sites connected to the White Tiger Corps and Sazaedo with its spiral structure

Tour a facility recreating the residence of high-ranking samurai of the Aizu Clan

Shopping and early dinner on a retro street lined with traditional storehouse buildings

At 5 PM, the main festivities begin with processions of Aizu feudal lords and lantern parades
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